Pronunciation

/ˈɒfɪsər/

Definitions

• Noun: A person who holds a position of authority or command in the armed forces, the police, or other organizations such as a company or club, typically one who is responsible for carrying out administrative, managerial, or supervisory duties. Example: “The police officer on duty asked to see my identification.”
• Noun: In a broader sense, it can also refer to any person holding a position of authority or responsibility in a particular field, such as a government officer, customs officer, or bank officer. Example: “She’s been working as a loan officer at the bank for several years now.”

Phrases

• “Officer on duty”: Refers to an officer who is currently serving in their official capacity, e.g., “The officer on duty was patrolling the area.”
• “Rank and file officer”: This term refers to a regular, non-commissioned officer, not of high rank, within an organization.
• “Executive officer”: A high-ranking officer in charge of the day-to-day management of an organization, often second-in-command.

Example Sentences

• Noun (armed forces): “The captain ordered the officer to lead the platoon into battle.”
• Noun (police): “The traffic officer directed us to move our car from the no-parking zone.”
• Noun (organization): “The HR officer handled the new employee orientation.”

Synonyms

• Official
• Member of staff with authority
• Representative
• Agent
• Enforcer
• Supervisor
• Manager (in certain organizational contexts)
• Commander (in military or law enforcement settings)